Just a quick question from an "outsider". I noticed the other day that Rangers only have 5 lug wheels. I had always been under the impression that it was an engineering imperitive for any truck rated at half ton to have six lugs. How does Ford get away with this???

Just a quick question from an "outsider". I noticed the other day that Rangers only have 5 lug wheels. I had always been under the impression that it was an engineering imperitive for any truck rated at half ton to have six lugs. How does Ford get away with this???

also take consideration of bolt pattern diameter, that is why the heavier the vehicle the larger the pattern. In the Dodge issue they share parts with Mitsubishi, cost effectiveness. Think this way, Ford cars are 5 x 4.5", ford 1/2 truck 5 x 5", then 6 lug, then 8, then 10.

Just a quick question from an "outsider". I noticed the other day that Rangers only have 5 lug wheels. I had always been under the impression that it was an engineering imperitive for any truck rated at half ton to have six lugs. How does Ford get away with this???

Just a quick question from an "outsider". I noticed the other day that Rangers only have 5 lug wheels. I had always been under the impression that it was an engineering imperitive for any truck rated at half ton to have six lugs. How does Ford get away with this???

While the number of lugs plays a role, the spacing and size of the lugs makes a difference too. Like stated above, the spacing is wider on the F-150 than the Ranger and I'm willing to bet the lug size is bigger too.

The Nissan Truck I mentioned previously has some pretty small lugs, so I'm guessing the added additional lug was Nissan's engineering answer to compensate for the load rating of the truck while keeping with what they already had in their supply stream.